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2007 EXECUTIVE:PRESIDENT: Dietmar Seelenmayer (416) 250-7082 dietmar.s@sympatico.caPAST-PRESIDENT: Rob McAuley (416) 478-4320 rmcauley@ca.ibm.comVICE-PRESIDENT: Russ Harding vicepresident@torontoautosportclub.caTREASURER: Peter Clifford (416) 590-9495 pclifford@sympatico.caSECRETARY: Todd Presswood (416) 560-6933 secretary@torontoautosportclub.caCOMPETITION DIRECTOR: Serge Gushin (905) 773-4286 serge_guschin@hotmail.comSOCIAL DIRECTOR: Chuck Atkins (905) 627-0681 chuck_atkins@ispnet.ca2007 COMPETITION CO-ORDINATORS:RALLIETTES:SOLO-IIKARTING:Toronto Autosport Club(open position)(open position)2007 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES:RALLYSPORT ONTARIO: Paul Moore (905)-898-7483SOLO I: Chris Atkins (905) 627-0681MEMBERSHIP: Russ Harding registrar@torontoautosportclub.caWEBMASTER: Brooke Jacobs (905) 764-1833 brooke@brooke.netClub Mailing Address: 2267 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Suite 1214 , Toronto, ON M8V 3X2The TAC MOTORSPORT CLUB OF TORONTO Incorporated, (known as the “Toronto Autosport Club”) is ageneral interest motorsport club involved in rallying, Solo I, Solo II, ice racing, road racing and social events.Club Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month (except August & December) at 8:00 p.m. atthe Fox and Fiddle: 1285 Finch Avenue West, one block east of Keele…GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME !FIFTH GEAR is the monthly publication of the Toronto Autosport Club. Articles concerning Club members’ activitiesare of special interest and members are encouraged to submit their writings to any member of the Executiveor send them to the Editorial Offices.FIFTH GEAR is normally published on the Tuesday preceding the second Wednesday of each month. Certainscheduling changes will be made to accommodate major motorsport events which are of interest to the members.DISCLAIMEROpinions and views expressed in this newsletter are for entertainment purposes, are those of the individual writersand do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the TAC MOTORSPORT CLUB OF TORONTO, itsExecutive members, or affiliated governing bodies such as CASC-OR, CARS, RSO, or the ASN (Canada) FIA.FIFTH GEAR Editors: Nick & Ingrid Beck280 Ridgefield Cres., Maple, Ontario L6A 1J6Editorial: phone: (905) 832-8012Email: fifthgear@torontoautosportclub.caPlease contact the Executive member(s) directly or through the Club Address listed above, for matters notpertaining to FIFTH GEAR.Advertising rates (per year) : $150/full page; $75/half page; $25/business card sizeToronto Autosport Club is proud to be affiliated with the following sanctioning bodies:

From the President’s DeskMay I remind all that there is no meeting this month.The next meeting will be Wednesday September 19.There is a joint solosprint event with SPDA onAugust 18/19 at TMP. Sergei is the organizer for theTAC part. Check the Solosprint site.The next weekend is the ALMS weekend on August23 to 26. We will have the usual reserved spotbetween corners 2 and 3. Will have a porta potty in ourarea. BBQ on Saturday and sumptuous lunch onSunday presented as usual by John and Debbie.Register through the members section of CASC. Theentry fee is $40, that is a $40 saving over the generaladmission.There is a limit of 30 participants so registerearly so you won't be disappointed.The August ralliette will be held on WednesdayAugust 22. See flyer elsewhere for more info. We needcheckpoint workers as usual. Call me if you are available.TAC will be holding another contract rally ThursdayOctober 18. This is for the Integrated AutomotiveGroup. The contact person had entered a couple of ourralliettes and organized an event on their own a yearago. We discussed TAC doing the organization for afee and they decided that this would be a beneficialsolution. I am now looking for an organizer and will belooking for workers closer to the event. Interested persons,don't be shy, call me!Dietmar

TAC at the ALMS WEEKEND at MOSPORTThe ALMS weekend is August 23-26.TAC will have their normally reserved spot between corners 2 and 3 on the inside ofthe track. There will also be a porta-pottie made available for our club's use.The cost for this weekend's super ticket is $40 per member.This is a $40 saving over the regular admission price.and of course, there is more included:On Saturday August 25th Russ and Cheryl will again host the annual BBQOn Sunday, August 26th John and Debbie Hannaford will provide all the fixings fortheir annual gourmet meal. John is asking for assistance in preparing this year's mealso I will get back to you on this aspect of the weekend when John emails me hisrequests.Tickets are available through the Event's section of the CASC-OR website. Click onMembers Only, then select Event Registration. Choose Register for Events and thenselect Club Events. Once you have ordered your tickets you pick them up at theRegistration building at Mosport on the day of the event.You don't want to miss this yearly event! TAC wear will be awarded as well.Cut off date is August 21st, so act fast.Refer to Social section of TAC website for more information.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY!ALL FUNDS GO TO WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH CENTRE to theGURU NANAK CARDIAC RECEPTION FOR THE NEW CIVIC HOSPITALFREE PICNIC!!!Rally Admission is $25The Guru Nanak Foundation is a Non-ProfitOrganization with its goal to reach $100,000AUGUST 19, 2007WILD WOOD PARK MISSISSAUGAGOREWAY DR & DERRY RD9:30am Registration11am Flag off12pm Senior walk-a-thon12-5pm Lunch & Entertainment2pm Games for children & adultsFOR INFORMATION CONTACT:DARSHAN BILKHU: 416-805-5628JAG BHOGAL: 416-409-8891RAJ PADAM: 416-720-4762HARVINDER SINGH: 416-617-1321WWW.GNCSF.ORG

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Infinite Monkeys RallySaturday, August 25, 2007--If an infinite number of monkeys drove an infinite number of cars,they may actually follow this route -- anon.The Toronto Autosport Club is pleased to host the sixth round in the Ontario Road Rally Cup.This event is sanctioned by RallySport Ontario. This is a navigational car rally with instructionssuitable for all levels including beginners. Navigational car rallies take place on open public roadsand respect all the laws of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Speeds on the route will neverexceed 95% of the posted speed limits. The 200 km route is suitable for any street legal vehicle,however the route is predominately on rural gravel roads. You will encounter pot holes, water,loose gravel, ruts, wild turkeys, deer, horses, llamas, hikers, bikers, walkers and maybe even amonkey or two! Entry fee: $45 and one bananaStart and Finish:Registration Opens:Beginner’s Class:Crew Meeting:Car Zero Out:Superburger RestaurantNorth-west corner of Highways 10 and 89Primrose, Ontario9:30 am10:00 am10:30 am11:00 amContact: Paul and Rita Moore (vpnavigational@rallysport.on.ca) 905-898-7483

SEPTEMBER RALLYCROSS CHANGE OF PLANSBe advised that the RSO & Four Star Motorsports September RallyCross event will take place at the Bancroftsite on Saturday, September 22nd.Peterborough Motorsport Club will be organizing the event with Doug Tompsett as the Organizer.Advance registration is available on the RSO website at www.rallysport.on.caFor those who previously registered for the September event, your registration has automatically been carriedover for the new date and venue.Please advise if that is not acceptable.We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and assure you that plans are continuing to holdevents at the Burnt River site in the future.So the remaining events are as follows:Sunday, August 26th - MLRC - Bancroft - Registration at 10 AMSaturday, September 22nd - PMSC - Bancroft - Registration at 10 AMSunday, October 28th - MLRC - Registration at 10 AMRoss Wood, RSO RallyCross CoordinatorFORSALEAEM cold air intake for 2000-2002Celica GT model (1.8L).$100.00Call Peter @ 416-500-8989Full set of winter tireswith wheels.Tires used one winter& one spring only.From 2000 Celica bolt pattern.Need your own lug nuts.$500.00Call Peter @ 416-500-8989

Toronto Autosport Club presentsthe2007 Ralliette SeriesA six event navigational series specifically designed to introduce the sport of TSD Rallying(Time/Speed/Distance). Any street legal car or truck can be used - no special equipment orpreparation is required. All you need are proof of vehicle ownership and insurance, pens,pencils, paper, clipboard, digital watch - and a light for the navigator to read the route bookby.This year, Maple Leaf Rally Club and Toronto Autosport Club are pleased to announcethe combined Mini-Rally & Ralliette Championship. Competitors can count their best sixevents from either Series towards this Championship with at least two events from eachseries.Start/Finish: Events will start at the Tim Hortons, corner of Mississauga Rd and Derry Rd(N of 401). Finish is at the Drake and Firkin, next to the start location.Dates/Times: All Ralliettes run on the fourth Wednesday evening of the month.April 25 May 23 Jun 27 July 25 Aug 22 Sep 26Registration: Starts at 7:00 PM. First car starts at 8:01 PM and finishes before 10:20 PM.Distance: Ralliette distance is typically 100 – 125 km.Classes: Beginner, Intermediate and Expert.Trophies: Awarded to Driver and Navigator for 1st and 2nd place Beginner, 1st placeIntermediate and 1st place Expert.Total Events: Six events in the series – your best four finishes count towards the year-endchampionship awards.Registration Fee: $25 per event per team, TAC and MLRC members pay $20.00 per team.More Information:Dietmar Seelenmayer416-250-7082dietmar.s@sympatico.caRuss Harding416-259-1809vicepresident@torontoautosportclub.cawww.torontoautosportclub.ca

The Toronto Autosport ClubRalliette SeriesResults for July 2007Thanks to everyone for attending the July Ralliette.Codes: Class E = Expert I = Intermediate N=Novice e = early m = missed or maximum lateness.Car#Driver Club Navigator Club Class CP1 CP2 CP3 CP4 CP5 CP6 CP7 Fin Tot Pos2 Jane Leonard Bruce Leonard MLRC N 1e 0.1 0.3e 0.5 0.3 0 0 0 2.2 1N4 Andrei Sitartchouk TAC Maxim Stepanov N 0 1.0 0 0.9 0 0 0.1 2 4.0 2N7 Conor Malone MLRC Glenna Chestnutt MLRC N 0 1.0 0 1.1 0.6 1 0.1 2 5.8 3N5 Andrew Schmid Suzanne Schmid N 0 2.9 0.3e 0.4 0.2 0 0.2 2e 6.0 4N5 Jim Hauser Mark Hauser N 0 2.4 0.3e 1.0 0.6 0 0 5m 9.3 5N8 Roustom Somitov Will Horne I 1 2.6 0.3 0.8 5m 0 0 1e 10.7 1I1 Paul Moore TAC Rita Moore TAC E 0 0 0 0.4 0.1 0 0 0 0.5 1E3 Neils Jensen Sr TAC Neils Jensen Jr TAC E 1e 0.3e 0 0.5 0.8 1e 0.1 3e 6.7 2EWe are using the ralliette scoring system, where the maximum lateness at a control is 5 minutes and the penalty for a missed controlis 8 points.Thanks to Kurt Seelenmayer for organizing this months eventI wish to thank the checkpoint workers Rob McAuley, Nick, Ingrid, Heidi and Tim Beck. Gail Walker, Kurt Seelenmayer .Next event is again at Tim Hortons at Mississauga Rd and Derry Rd, on Wednesday August 22, 2007, Registration 7:00pm firstcar 8:01pm. Look forward to seeing you again.Thank you for participating,Dietmar Seelenmayer

x = ignore best 4 of 6 countBeginner Driver2007 Ralliette Series StandingsApril May June July Aug Sep TotalAndri Sitartchouk TAC 10 9 9 9 37Jane Leonard 8 7 10 10 35Conar Malone MLRC 8 0 8 16Scott Backer KWRC 10 10Ryan Young 9 9Scott Merrithew TAC 8 8Seema Theti 7 7Andrew Schmid 7 7Philip Hickman 6 6Jim Hauser 6 6Jonathan Schwarz 5 0 5Read Rahamut 0 0Beginner NavigatorMaxim Stefanov 10 9 9 9 37Bruce Leonard MLRC 8 7 10 10 35Glenda Chestnut MLRC 8 0 8 16Adrian Marzetti KWRC 10 10Alison Smith 9 9Jag Bhogel 8 8Kiran Theti 7 7Suzanne Schmid 7 7Joana Gomes 6 6Mark Hauser 6 6Alexei Cousineau 5 0 5Anisa Rahamut 0 0Intermediate DriverAlan Ryal MLRC 10 10 8 28Tim Laye TAC 9 10 19Roustom Somitov 10 10Katie McAuley TAC 9 9Nikola Novak MLRC 9 9Iain Coubrough 8 8Intermediate NavigatorCarolyn Ryal KWRC 10 10 8 28Steven Laye TAC 9 10 19Fiel Cotta 8 9 17Will Horne 10 10Susan McAuley TAC 9 9Expert DriverPaul Moore PMSC 10 10 10 10 40Niels Jensen Sr TAC 9 9 9 27Expert NavigatorRita Moore PMSC 10 10 10 30Niels Jensen Jr TAC 9 9 18

Mini-Rally Series 2007Beginner, Novice and Expert Classes.The Mini-Rally’s are held on the following Monday evenings:Apr 16 May 14 Jun 11 Jul 9Aug 13 Sep 10 Oct 1The Maple Leaf Rally Club Mini-Rally Series is a set of 7 monthly navigational Rally’s held throughout thesummer and autumn on good quality gravel and paved country roads just north of Toronto. Anyone can enterand no special car preparation is necessary. They are FUN, inexpensive and challenging.Any car, truck or mini-van may enter. Bring along vehicle registration, proof of insurance, a clipboard, pen,paper, and a good watch. A calculator would be handy and make sure that your map light works as many ofthe events occur in darkness. Trophies are handed out to the Top-3 finishers in the Beginner and NoviceClasses.This year, Toronto Autosport Club and Maple Leaf Rally Club are pleased to announce the combinedMini-Rally & Ralliette Championship. Competitors can count their best six events from either Seriestowards this Championship with at least two events from each series.Beginner, Novice and Expert instructions will be available. No previous experience is required althoughfamiliarity with Rally jargon and commonly used instruction types would be an asset. The club has free Mini-Rally manuals available and assistance is available at the start of each Rally. Please visit our web site or emailfor more info.Start/finish is at the Service Centre on northbound Hwy 400, just north of Major Mackenzie Drive. The usualdistance is 100-120km. Registration for all events begins at 6:30 PM, first car starts at 8:01 PM and finishesaround 10:15 PM.Entry fee is $25 per event per team. MLRC and TAC members pay $20 per event per team.For More Information,Please visit:www.mlrc.caOr Contact:Ken Nazeer: atlarge@mlrc.ca$25 Entry FeeDoor Prizes at each rally

New Canadian NASCAR VentureThough stock car racing is not a discipline participated in by most of our membership I thought you might beinterested in the Canadian aspect of this story. John Graham, a past winner of the 24 hours of LeMans hasteamed with Ford Racing and Brewco to form a Canadian entry into the NASCAR Busch Series. Lead sponsorof the car is “Kickbutt amped energy ballz” a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of an energy supplementthat is essentially is a mix of a powerbar and an energy drink. John’s first race was in Montreal at what wascoincidently the Busch series’ first Canadian appearance. Please see the official press release containedelsewhere in this issue.“Oh Crap I broke it!!!”Driver-John Graham (right)Let me tell you how this relates to Magnum Fine Commercial Printing (your ice racing sponsor).Magnum is the production division of Intertainment Media a Canadian publicly tradedcompany (TSXV:INT). We produced collateral materials for the press conference such as the sample productlabels and info brochure, the backdrop you see in the photo and decals for the car.Eye Rock Digital (www.eyerockdigital.com) our new media division has developed an online video fan site forthe NASCAR team to provide the NASCAR fan base the behind the scenes footage of events that they couldnot normally see.This footage includes special events, candid interviews, comments on perceptions and happenings during thenon-televised times such as practice and testing days.The address of this site is www.kickbuttracingtv.com and is updated usually within 24 hours of new contentbeing filmed.Eye Rock and Magnum are also currently working on another site similar to the Kickbutt site to encourageattendance and provide information about the Ice race series that will be revealed later this year.If you would like more information on this or about what other services we provide feel free to contact me atthe office.Rob Colercole@magnumprinting.comMagnum Fine Commercial Printing Limitedwww.magnumprinting.com

CANADIAN COMPANY SUPPORTSNEW NASCAR RACING EFFORT(Markham, Ontario)--- Fun Energy Foodstoday announced that it will sponsorCanada’s John Graham in a racing programto include ten races driving forBrewco Motorsports starting August 4 atthe Montreal Round of the NASCARBusch racing series.Mr. Paul Do, President of Fun EnergyFoods presented the innovative motorsportprogram under the “Kickbutt Racing“banner to promote Kickbutt amped energyballz.“We’re delighted to have John carry ourname in the exciting world of auto racingbecause of his past achievements as wellas his future potential with our company”said Mr. Do.In addition, Fun Energy Foods announcedthat famous Canadian racing personality,Mr. James O’Donnell is Chairman ofKickbutt Racing.Graham’s Kickbutt entry will also carry thename of the New York Islanders hockeyteam and Islanders General ManagerGarth Snow was present at the launch ofthis new Canadian team.Kickbutt racing has joined forces with thefront running and prestigious BrewcoMotorsports owned by NASCAR BUSCHentrant Clarence Brewer.Best known as a long distance enduranceracer with a win at the famous 24 Hoursof Le Mans as well as an appearance inthe grueling ParisDakar raid, Graham haspreviously raced in NASCAR BUSCHseries as well as ARCA stock cars.

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Toyo R-Group Discount for Region Licenceholders – Story Page 5Summer 2007News, Rumours In BriefMarcelli, Baker Take Rookie Formula Ford WinsFresh from his Indy Pro Series debut with Ontario FormulaFord sponsor Brian Stewart Racing, defending championShane Jantzi was caught in an on-track melee at the OFFC’sShannonville opener, along with 2006 rivals Rick Doktor andSteve Pickering.The podium would go to Brian Graham Racing rookies Kyle Marcelli and Conor Daly in 1 st and 3 rd , with MattWhite in 2 nd after an 11 th -hour arrangement to run with Mortimer Racing in ’07.The well-supported Toronto Tirecraft 100 was held as part of Mosport’s Fathers Day Weekend festivities for theseries’ second round. The Sunday main saw nine lead changes among six drivers, with the top seven decidedon the final lap. Jantzi won from 3 rd on the grid, away from BGR’s Marcelli, and series rookie Dean Bakerfinding podium for the second time in the weekend.Indy Pro Series team owner Brian Stewart looked on as records fell during Mosport’s Canada Day weekend,where the OFFC headlined among Ontario championship and SCCA national classes. Stewart announced thatthe series’ top three would earn a post-season IPS test once again this year, and an ambitious Marcelli set outto increase his points lead, but threw his ample Saturday preliminary lead into the turn 3 tirewall. Dean Bakercollected his win, and would repeat in the Sunday main. A late night in the BGR camp put Marcelli back on theSunday grid, lapping as fast as 1:28.109 in the race. Former vintage racer Baker was faster still, but MortimerRacing’s Matt White would put the lap record at 1:28.021. White leads the standings after three rounds fromMarcelli and Baker.Gord Lowe’s Reynard SF84 leads among Club Fords in the series’ ‘Diamond Class’, ahead of MoritmerRacing’s Lew MacKenzie in his PRS, and Daniel Thompson’s Van Diemen RF83.Canadian Motorsport Expo Announces ‘08 DatesOrganizers of this spring’s inaugural Canadian MotorsportsExpo have released dates for the tradeshow’s sophomoreedition. The Expo moves from its poorly attended Easterweekend slot to January 18, 19 and 20 for 2008, followingmore closely behind the USA’s Performance Racing Industryshow.The Canadian edition once again takes place at the TorontoCongress Centre, where CASC Ontario will convene itsAnnual General Meeting and Awards Banquet thisNovember.The Expo is the only show of its kind in Canada, successfullyjoining Canadian manufacturers and distributors of racingcomponents and services with race teams, tracks, governingbodies and international-calibre Canadian drivers. Teamsalso took the opportunity to unveil new sponsors and paintschemes. Seminars cover a range of topics from setup andbusiness practices to sales and marketing tips.The Expo should continue to expand its vendors’ offerings,from collectibles to RV’s. Further details will come throughoutthe next few months as the Expo date draws closer. For allthe details as they come available you can visit the officialshow website at www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com.ROBB SMITH has stepped down asCASC Ontario region Secretary,citing outside commitments. BruceGray (OMSC) has been appointedinterim Secretary. Elections will beheld for the position at November’sAnnual General Meeting.PAT MCDIARMID announced thatshe will not be running for reelectionas Worker Recruitmentand Retention Committee Directorin November. Pat joins currentRace Director Gunter Schmidt asa two-term Director declining toseek a third term.TIMING ISSUES that plagued theCRDA’s Shannonville Shootoutrace event were attributed to a fileloading error. Timing staff shortfalls(the type of which are reportedlycommon for Shannonville raceevents) also shortened availabletime for hardware setup.MCO ANNOUNCED a 110 decibelsound limit for the July 28-29Powell Memorial Races atCalabogie.TMI RACING gave the Ariel Atomsports car its North Americancompetition debut at the BARC/SCCA GP of Ontario. The Atom ranan abbreviated schedule, lapping inthe 1m33s. An ’08-season return isexpected after further chassisdevelopment.BARC is rumoured to be lukewarmon prospects to secure a slot for theOntario Formula Ford Challenge innext year’s Steelback Grand Prix.A second race division Pit Officials'training seminar will be heldSunday, September 16th 8AM, atBEMC’s Indian Summer weekend.Candidates can register with PaulEinarsaon via email, or by phone at416 392 8308.The Canadian Racing Drivers’ Clubhave abandoned plans for a midseasonrace driving school, citinginability to submit a curriculum forapproval before taking bookings.The club’s affiliation application -initiated in March – has not beencompleted.1

CASC Ontario Region Summer ‘07Touring Car Title Races Defined at Steelback Grand Prix of TorontoThe Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto provided the premiere event for this season’sCASC Ontario-sanctioned Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship. With thefield limited to fifty cars for the points-paying pro support race, this round would setthe tone for the championship’s late-season points race.New Book Focuses on CASC’s Beginnings,Successes and ChallengesWithin a decade of its foundation as Canada’s governing bodyfor motorsport, CASC multiplied in size, overseeing rapiddevelopment in venues, events, championships, and teams.Besides documenting this development in his new book, TheChequered Past: Sports Car Racing & Rallying in Canada1951-1991, David Charters highlights the struggle to balancegrowth and professionalism against the needs of the sport’srecreational grassroots, a dynamic that has been revisitedincreasingly as Ontario and Quebec emerge from the sport’sdismal nineties.Charters’ account includes interviews from past and currentmembers: some reached CanAm, WRC and Formula Oneunder CASC’s governance, others played pivotal roles infounding the nation’s first wave of international-grade circuitsand rallies. A host of names will be more than familiar with longstandingmembers of current clubs.Charters posits that the old CASC brought its own demise byfailing to rein in its professional aspirations, but glosses quicklyover Bernie Ecclestone’s active role in CASC’s ejection from theFIA, and the Labatt vs. Molson conflict that fueled it. In doingso, Charters not only falls short of such detailed accounts asthat in Terry Lovell’s Bernie’s Game, but treats Canadianmotorsport’s late-eighties’ cataclysm with a typically Canadianself-blame. As former FAQ President Pierre Compagna put it,‘the actions of FOCA, FISA and FIA showed a dictatorial disdainfor the grass roots of the sport.”As the future of Canada’s national championships now growanew from those same grass roots, The Chequered Past offersvaluable lessons for the coming years.With GT class rival Nick Majors absent due to a non-championship crash, RobertoSabato’s 6thGear/Strudwick Racing Corvette (#115, pictured) drew maximum GTclass points from the weekend. Likewise, Scott Nicol wheeled Velocity Motorsport’sHonda Civic (#45, pictured) to take maximum Super Touring points.The field was whittled to 37 cars by the end of the Sunday final, due in large part tocontact in the Saturday race, which 10 cars failed to finish. Alain Lauziere tookSaturday’s Touring class race, but a late-race bug would strike his Burger King MINIon Sunday, letting the DuraBond Civic of Robert Calisi through to win the TouringClass final. The Championship continues at Calabogie Motorsports Park on July 28,29, 2007.2008 Formula Drivers’ Meeting Planned For 2007 Post-SeasonA brace of new potential entrants has spurred planning of a fall/winter drivers’meeting for current and prospective Formula Libre competitors.Discussion will involve plans to motivate competition with sponsored awards inthe run group’s current Overall and Sports Racer categories, as well asprospects for a new Historic Formula category. A Non-Winged Formulacategory will also be considered if there is sufficient interest.A recent count identified over 50 eligible winged and sports racing cars in theregion, with a number more Formula Ford, F1rst and Vee cars eligible for nonwingcategories. Series proponents expect Historic Formula cars to representthe field’s greatest area for growth.Interested entrants should contact the CASC Ontario region office, or check theseries’ unofficial site at formulelibre.ca for updates.2

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CASC Ontario Region Summer ‘07Race Division Medical CardsRaceOntario drivers are reminded to take advantage of the optional medical cardprogram. Check with race medical or the CASC Ontario office for details.AnnualAwardsBanquet 2007Yes, We’re Making Up For 2006!We’ll admit it: last year’s annual awards banquet kindasucked. In the words of one attendee, ‘we partied like itwas $19.99.’The good news? Well, you know all that money wesaved on emcees, upscale hotels and, um, chairs lastyear? Well, we put it in the hands of a crack team oforganizers for this year’s shindig, and they’re promisingthe biggest and best awards banquet since ‘the bigeighties.’If CASC has The Place To Race, CSC Racing Products haseverything you need to make it happen.We are Canada’s largest manufacturer of roll bars and rollcages for every racing application. We build ground-up GT cars;roll bars and cages for VARAC; Rally cages for CARS; Miata rollbars for SOLO; roll cages for regional racing; roll bars for SOLOand seat belt bars for anything you want to put on the track.We do it all, and we do it quickly with a full understanding of therules!In addition, we stock a full line of HANS devices and do theinstallation while you wait; we carry hundreds of Bell SNELL SA2005 approved helmets; racing apparel for every racing needincluding suits, gloves, boots, and undies, and we stock Wilwoodbrake components; Kirkey road racing seats; fire extinguishers;and BELL’s new line of karting apparel.We also build Canada’s best COBRA kit car (but that will have towait for another newsletter) or take a look online atwww.cscracing.com/COBRA.htmOur hours from July thru December are Monday to Friday, from8:00AM to 4:30PM. If you would like to make an appointmentoutside of our regular business hours, please give us a call at1-866-954-0520, we’d be happy to accommodate yourschedule.We’re located at 125 Harry Walker Parkway North, one light westof 404 highway north of Davis Dr. in Newmarket, Ontario. We’vebeen proudly sponsoring CASC for more than a decade.The usual volunteer and competition trophies will besupplanted by new awards this year for differentdisciplines, in an all new, posh setting.Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 10 th , thendon your party helmets and set your nav systems for theToronto Congress Centre on the airport strip.Tickets go on sale in October from the CASC Ontarioregion office, and at Mosport’s paddock for this year’sCelebration of Motorsport.More News In BriefCASC ONTARIO Vice President Nick Majors was featuredon SPEED Channel’s website ahead of his World ChallengeGT debut at Toronto. Tor Krueger debuted for Auto AnalyserRacing alongside Andrew Wojteczko.ONTARIO’S COMPASS360 added to its tally of KoniChallenge wins this year, with a home-track win atMosport. Sundown GP winners GS Motorsport ran insidethe top ten before an off-track excursion at corner 1.MCO’s Ted Powell Trophy organizers worked closely withthe province’s marshalling clubs to address a shortfall intrained volunteer marshals for their July 28-29 event. Lessthan a week before the first pre-race lapping session, theclub announced that it was able to secure enough marshalsto run one of Calabogie Motorsport Park’s short loops.Saab Owners’ Club Enhanced Driving SchoolThe Saab Owners' Club of Canada Inc is organizing anotherEnhanced Driving School at Shannonville Motorsport Park.SOCCI has run these events for over 18 years, withhundreds of satisfied graduates. Cost is $245 for the dayand includes lunch and beverages. All cars and experiencelevels are accepted, and drivers are grouped by skill level.If you want to have some fun in a car (without catchingtrouble), then the SOCCI Enhanced Driving School is foryou. E-mail drivingschool@saabclub.ca with any questionsyou might have, or check online at www.saabclub.ca/school,for details and registration.As SOCCI’s October school is their most popular, the clubencourages entrants to apply as early as possible.4

CASC Ontario Region Summer ‘07Club Membership TalliesAt July 23, 2007REPORTED EXPIRED PENDING1 Motorsport Marshalling Services (MMS) 315 123 82 Motorsport Club of Ottawa (MCO) 266 310 03 British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) 232 261 04 Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) 214 295 05 SPDA-online.ca (SPDA) 195 62 26 Toronto Autosport Club (TAC) 190 206 07 BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter (BMWCC) 124 443 98 Oshawa Motor Sport Club (OMSC) 113 72 19 Deutscher Automobil Club (DAC) 105 54 010 HADA Motorsport Club (HADA) 96 83 111 Canadian Race Communications Association (CRCA) 96 94 012 British Empire Motor Club (BEMC) 89 15 113 Twin Lakes Motor Club (TLMC) 88 47 014 Peterborough Motor Sports Club (PMSC) 81 84 015 Underground Miata Network (UMN) 78 0 016 Thunder Bay Autosport Club (TBAC) 77 10 117 St. Lawrence Automobile Club (St. LAC) 70 35 018 Toronto F-Body Motorsports (TFBM) 53 43 019 Western Ontario Sports Car Association (WOSCA) 52 84 020 Maple Leaf Rally Club (MLRC) 47 145 021 SVT Owners' Association - Toronto Chapter (SVTOA) 46 0 322 Ontario Z Car Owners Association (OZCC) 44 299 123 Canadian Timing Association (CTA) 38 16 024 Thousand Islands Zed Car Club (TIZCC) 19 0 025 London Auto Sport Club (LASC) 14 3 126 Competition Corvette Club (COMP) 7 4 227 Canadian Racing Drivers Association (CRDA) 6 6 028 Saab Owners' Club of Canada Inc. (SOCCI) 4 1 229 Mazda Sportscar Owners Club (MSOC) 1 13 630 Kitchener Waterloo Rally Club (KWRC) 0 27 2831 St. Catharines Motor Club (SCMC) 0 16 032 Canadian Volvo Club 0 0 0Driver of the WeekendAward RecipientsAs voted by weekendvolunteers and competitorsBEMC SPRING TROPHYJohn Coome (Marcos GT);Mario Urbano (Tatuus-Renault FR2000); SarahSymingtonCRDA SHOOTOUT ATSHANNONVILLEAlain Lauziere (Mini CooperWorks JCW); Kyle Marcelli(Van Diemen-Ford); ArniThorarinsonBARC/NYRSCCA GRANDPRIX OF ONTARIOBryan Rashleigh (ToyotaCorolla SR5); Matt White(Van Diemen-Ford); SoniaTanneyLondon Race Car ExpoFanshawe college’s MotivePower Department is onceagain holding its RacingInto The Future motorsportshow, October 19-20.The annual small-scaleeffort has attracted a widevariety of purpose-builtrace vehicles in recentyears. Visit the FanshaweCollege website forexhibitor info.Castrol CanadianTouring Car competitors andmembers of the SPDA have enjoyedpreferred R-Group pricing on their ToyoProxes tires for some time.Now, thanks to the efforts of CCTCC’s JohnBondar and SPDA’s Joe Trinidad, CASC Ontariolicenced competitors now enjoy the same lowerpricing.Members should show a regional competitionlicence when ordering.Visit toyoracing.com for more.5

Toronto Autosport ClubMonthly Members Meeting MinutesWednesday, July 18, 20078:00PMPresent: Board - Dietmar Seelenmayer, Serge Gushin, Chuck AtkinsTAC Membership – Nick Beck, Andrei Sitartchouk, Rob McAuley, Gilad Coppersith, ChristianSorensen, Rita Moore,Paul Moore, Bob Presswood, Brian SibbittRegrets: Russ Harding, Todd Presswood, Peter CliffordGuests: FredRecorder: Bob PresswoodLocation: Fox and Fiddle – 1285 Finch Ave West. (at Keele St.)Items/Discussion1. Introduction- Dietmar opened the meeting at 8:00pm2. Treasurer’s report- Nothing new to report.3. Social Director Report- Chuck reported that there is an event coming up on Aug 23-26.- Notice about the event (including prices) will be put on the website byBrooke.4. Competition Director’s ReportRally- Last rally event. 10 competitors and was a success.- Next event to occur on August 11. This a change of schedule.SoloSprint- TMP event Serge to get Supp regs from John P- Mosport event info is to be posted on website ASAP.- Todd and Rob M. to make a flyer for the event5. New/Other Business- Brooke will do updates on the website with Andrei to be in touch.6. For Sale/Wanted- No items7. Loonies in the Bus- 12 Loonies won by Serge. Who says he never wins!8. Adjournment- There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 20:47ours.Tasks/DeadlineNext scheduled TAC Members meeting is located at the Fox & Fiddle commencing at 8:00PM on Wednesday September 19, 2007.

2007 Membership ApplicationMail: 2267 Lakeshore Blvd W, Suite 1214,Toronto, Ontario, M8V 3X2Email:registrar@torontoautosportclub.caNew or Renewal Members – Single or Family $50.00JOIN or RENEW ON-LINE :JOIN-> www.casc.on.ca/joinAClub.phpRENEW-> www.casc.on.ca/welcome.php• TAC Membership includes 2007 CASC-OR (Race, Solo) & RSO (Rally) affiliation• Family rate limited to family members domiciled at the same mailing address.• 2006 membership numbers will be reserved until February 1st, 2007.• All memberships expire December 31 2007.Date:___________________________1st Member ________________________________[# ] Home Phone (_____)____________Address _____________________________________ Bus. Phone (_____)_________________________________________________ Postal Code __________________First Member ______________________ [# ] email: ________________________2nd (Family) Member ______________________ [# ] email: ________________________3rd Family Member ______________________ [# ] email: ________________________4th Family Member ______________________ [# ] email: ________________________5th Family Member ______________________ [# ] email: ________________________PAYMENT METHOD:Cash Cheque #______ MasterCard # or VISA #____________________________Card Expiry Date: ____/_____ Cardholder Signature_____________________________________Amount: $50 Other $________________________TOTAL $: __________________TAC works only because volunteers make autosport happen!So that we know your interests (and where you can help out) and can therefore plan the right mix of events –please complete the information checklists below …Please indicate yourPlease indicate three areas that2007 autosport interests you can help with in 2007Solosprint (Solo 1)Solo (1/2) organizer / workerAutoslalom (Solo 2)Road Rally/Ralliette organizerNavigational rallyingContract Rally organizerPerformance rallyingRally Checkpoint/Green-crewRoad racingSocial Event OrganizerVintage RacingIce race organizer / workerIce racingEvent timing / scoringKartingPerformance Rally organizerv 07.1 Jun-07